Sutton had a serious problem with his teams adjusting in the 2nd half his first couple of years.

Personnel upgrades, system familiarity, and Sutton just getting better at his job explains the D's improvement.

Oh, and Kendrick Lewis being cut helped immediately.

Also being smart enough to move Parker to S instead of CB was perfect. His full potential came out at S...

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Houston was amazing in run coverage- every time they ran to his side it was a loss. The guy is Back!!

Houston might be the BEST LB in the NFL.

He can cover, he can stuff the run, and he's a top 10 pass rusher.

He is the complete package...

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"He had no teeth, and he was slobbering all over himself. I'm thinking, 'You can have your money back, just get me out of here. Let me go be an accountant." I can't tell you how badly I wanted out of there."Denver rookie QB John Elway, on Jack Lambert, after Lambert and the Steelers knocked Elway out of his first game as a pro (1983).

Underrated part of Houston's 4th down stop toward the end--Ramik Wilson blew up their fullback (Develin) to free others up. He was aggressive and took him out of the play, giving Gillislee no one to run behind.

Underrated part of Houston's 4th down stop toward the end--Ramik Wilson blew up their fullback (Develin) to free others up. He was aggressive and took him out of the play, giving Gillislee no one to run behind.

I saw that. Just shot the gap DJ style and ****ed up the whole play by taking out the FB. Great play..Posted via Mobile Device

Sutton had a serious problem with his teams adjusting in the 2nd half his first couple of years.

Personnel upgrades, system familiarity, and Sutton just getting better at his job explains the D's improvement.

Oh, and Kendrick Lewis being cut helped immediately.

I disagree. Suttons second half defense has been mostly terrific. Yeah, he can't adjust when the personnel is just terrible. Like last year when we were on our third string
at lb and dL. But for several years running we've had a terrific second half defense. I think he struggles to hide downright terrible players like Dunta Robinson or Terrance Smith or Jamel Fleming. But if the roster is so bad that these guys get into the game, then that's not entirely his fault.

I disagree. Suttons second half defense has been mostly terrific. Yeah, he can't adjust when the personnel is just terrible. Like last year when we were on our third string
at lb and dL. But for several years running we've had a terrific second half defense. I think he struggles to hide downright terrible players like Dunta Robinson or Terrance Smith or Jamel Fleming. But if the roster is so bad that these guys get into the game, then that's not entirely his fault.

I'll take Von Miller over him but other than Miller yeah J Houston no question. Dude is so strong it's unbelievable. You saw it on a couple plays last night.

He's special. Just hope he can stay healthy this year.

Miller is the best pass rusher in the game. He's solid vs. the run and has the speed to cover.

He's not solid at all 3. He can do them all. He's got freak ability - but he still hasn't reached his full potential yet.

That said, they are different players. Houston (when healthy) has the freak strength to maul Tackles. Tackles.

And he has the brains to lock on and push back to the QB until the perfect time to come off the block and make the sack. It's just instinct.

Miller, by far, has the best first two steps in the NFL. He's very much like DT off the snap. Again, I'd argue the no 1 pass rusher in the league.

Miller gets in your head because he can beat you whenever he wants.

Houston gets in your head because he can embarrass you in all ways at any time. You can get pushed on your ass or he can speed rush you. He can hold a block and lay up waiting to make the tackle. He sets T's up for failure.

Comparisons to historic players?

I'd say Miller reminds me of DT.

I'd say Houston reminds me of a faster Kevin Greene...

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"He had no teeth, and he was slobbering all over himself. I'm thinking, 'You can have your money back, just get me out of here. Let me go be an accountant." I can't tell you how badly I wanted out of there."Denver rookie QB John Elway, on Jack Lambert, after Lambert and the Steelers knocked Elway out of his first game as a pro (1983).

Miller is the best pass rusher in the game. He's solid vs. the run and has the speed to cover.

He's not solid at all 3. He can do them all. He's got freak ability - but he still hasn't reached his full potential yet.

That said, they are different players. Houston (when healthy) has the freak strength to maul Tackles. Tackles.

And he has the brains to lock on and push back to the QB until the perfect time to come off the block and make the sack. It's just instinct.

Miller, by far, has the best first two steps in the NFL. He's very much like DT off the snap. Again, I'd argue the no 1 pass rusher in the league.

Miller gets in your head because he can beat you whenever he wants.

Houston gets in your head because he can embarrass you in all ways at any time. You can get pushed on your ass or he can speed rush you. He can hold a block and lay up waiting to make the tackle. He sets T's up for failure.